Gabriel Axel

Directing

Gabriel Axel

Born April 18, 1918 · Aarhus, Denmark

Died February 9, 2014 · aged 95

Axel Gabriel Erik Mørch, better known as Gabriel Axel was a Danish director, actor and writer. He spent most of his childhood and youth in Paris. In 1942 Axel was admitted to the acting school at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. After a short period of theatre in Paris, he returned to Denmark and began in 1951 to direct television drama. Following a series of more or less erotic films and b…

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Babette's FeastBabette's Feast · 1987
Babette's Feast
★ 7.21987
MovieDramaHistory
A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.
Lumière & CompanyLumière & Company · 1995
Lumière & Company
★ 6.41995
MovieDramaDocumentary
40 international directors were asked to make a short film using the original Cinematographe invented by the Lumière Brothers, working under conditions similar to those of 1895. There were three rules: (1) The film could be no longer than 52 seconds, (2) no synchronized sound was permitted, and (3) no more than three takes.
Prince of JutlandPrince of Jutland · 1994
Prince of Jutland
★ 5.41994
MovieDramaAdventure
A Danish prince seeks revenge upon the villain who killed the king and his son to usurp the throne.
AmourAmour · 1970
Amour
★ 5.01970
MovieDramaRomance
This three-part movie begins with a young woman married to an older, cold-hearted man in the year 1200. Two rivals have a swordfight over the affections of the woman. Part two takes place in 1910 and finds an amorously unfaithful wife taking on her many lovers while her unsuspecting husband lurks nearby. The final part finds a count and countess engaging in extramarital affairs in France during the 1840s.
Going for BrokeGoing for Broke · 1977
Going for Broke
★ 6.81977
MovieComedyCrime
Three out of work actors breaks into a bank through the toilet of a railroad station.
Soft Shoulders, Sharp CurvesSoft Shoulders, Sharp Curves · 1972
Soft Shoulders, Sharp Curves
★ 3.01972
MovieRomanceComedy
A couple of young men and women have lovemaking on their mind. They decide to try to make it at 25 spots within a week. Several motorcycles and mopeds are involved.
LeïlaLeïla · 2001
Leïla
★ 4.02001
MovieDrama
A young Danish guy, Nils, is visiting Morocco, where he meets the 16-year-old Berber girl Leïla. It marks the beginning of a great, all-encompassing passion. Leïla must defy her family to be with Nils, and their love has big consequences.
SkærmydslerSkærmydsler · 1961
Skærmydsler
1961
MovieTV Movie

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